Chalets Diane

06/02/2026

This woodpecker starts his morning concert at 5am and drums on the metal roof all day like he’s headlining a rock concert.

Turns out he’s not looking for food — he’s trying to attract a mate and scare off rival males. Apparently the louder the noise, the better his chances.

Meanwhile, the rest of us are just trying to sleep. 😂

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Lac Kipawa is waiting for you😊

05/09/2026

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04/28/2026

Picture taken on April 27th, 2026 of Lac Kipawa

04/16/2026

🚤🔥 ATTENTION BOATERS — don’t let this ruin your summer!

Big changes just hit Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL)… and yeah, you’ll want to pay attention 👇

⚓ No more lifetime licences — they now expire every 5 years
⚓ Got an old licence? Surprise… it now has an expiry date
⚓ It’ll cost you $24.41 for new, renewal, transfer, or replacement
⚓ Moved or changed info? You’ve got 30 days to update it (it’s free, no excuses 😏)
⚓ ⏳ Starting Dec 31, 2027: Sailboats over 6 metres need a licence too

💡 Check your expiry BEFORE you hit the water:

Licence Issue Date New Expiry Date
Dec 31, 1974 or earlier Mar 31, 2026
Jan 1, 1975 – Dec 31, 1985 Dec 31, 2026
Jan 1, 1986 – Dec 31, 1995 Dec 31, 2027
Jan 1, 1996 – Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 2028
Jan 1, 2000 – Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2029
Jan 1, 2006 – Apr 28, 2010 Dec 31, 2030

👉 Bottom line: Don’t be that person getting flagged at the dock. Take 5 minutes, check your licence, and enjoy the season stress-free 😎🌊

Get a pleasure craft licence

01/12/2026

Our hearts are bursting with love and pride as Darlene & James welcomed their son and our first grandchild, Owen James Mintz, born January 11th, 2026, 8lbs 11 oz, 20.8 inches at 2:27pm.

Darlene and Owen are doing wonderfully, and big sister Olivia & James are also doing great.

This Nana & Papa couldn’t be more grateful for this little gift from heaven and our entire family are over the moon 💕💕💕

We look forward to showering Owen with lots of love and affection! Let the spoiling begin lol ❤️

Love you to the moon & back Owen ❤️

01/01/2026

New Year's is a time to reflect on the things that made your year special. For all of us at Chalets Diane, that's all of you!

Daryl, James, Darlene, Olivia,(soon to be Owen James) and I wish you all lots of love, laughter, and good health in 2026. ❤️

11/07/2025

Daryl and I are profoundly humbled and grateful to be recognized in Margaret Atwood's new book, Book of Lives - A Memoir of Sorts, a powerful tribute to the life-changing power of community and our shared humanity.